We’ve hit the final week of the regular season for the Columbus Blue Jackets as they play the final three games at Nationwide Arena against the Nashville Predators and Detroit Red Wings. There were some interesting topics on this week’s edition of The Cannon Cast as we get into: Blue Jackets sign Yegor Chinakhov and Justin Danforth Aaron Portzline’s article in The Athletic provides a hot barometer inside Blue Jackets’ organization Shouting out Alex Nedeljkovic Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even with the Columbus Blue Jackets mired in a slump and just playing out the string, there are quite a bit of juicy storylines to delve into. And shoutout new Cannon Writer Dale Bloom making his podcasting debut! On this week’s edition of The Cannon Cast we get into: Torts vs Kekalainen? Jarmo shares insight on the Two-Man Advantage Podcast What’s the deal with Andrew Peeke? The NHL moves to TNT Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we had former Cannon writer Elaine Shircliff — she covers the AHL’s Central Division for Full Press Hockey — back to answer our questions about the Cleveland Monsters. It was great to get perspective on prospects and hear about how things are going for Ohio’s other hockey team. We saw one of those Cleveland guys make his NHL debut for the Columbus Blue Jackets last night. On this week’s edition of The Cannon Cast we get into: What impact has COVID had on the AHL season in general, and on the Monsters in particular? Gavin Bayreuther’s Blue Jackets debut Tyler Angle and Carson Meyer  Which players on the Monsters have surprised you this season? Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NHL traded deadline has come and gone and Columbus Blue Jackets traded off those that were rumored including captain Nick Foligno and Riley Nash to Toronto, and David Savard to Tampa Bay for an abundance of draft picks. On this week’s edition of The Cannon Cast we get into: Blue Jackets Trade Deadline — Farewell to the past, hello future? Does Nick Foligno return? Off-season outlook Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Columbus Blue Jackets kind of had a better week. I mean, for starters they did get a win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. And led the second game before losing 3-2. The effort was there but probably too little too late after their Detroit no-show. Then the Florida Panthers swept the weekend with ole friend-turned foes stealing the show. Sergei Bobrovsky was recognized for his 500-and-counting career NHL games on Saturday, while Alexander Wennberg potted his first-career hat trick. On this week’s edition of The Cannon Cast we get into: Better weekend? Potential trades and departures? Trade ramifications and organizational impact Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, we were pretty upbeat about the Columbus Blue Jackets and they were starting to pull us back in. They had come off two consecutive wins at the Carolina Hurricanes in overtime and shootout and we thought ‘here they come.’ After a week that saw them garner just one measly point and getting swept — thoroughly outplayed at the Detroit Red Wings — the good vibes are long gone. The Jackets have slipped to sixth in the Central Division and the Nashville Predators have roared back with five-straight victories to take the last playoff spot. Losers of four in a row, Columbus now finds themselves just one win ahead of the Red Wings in the standings, and six points above the Central Division basement. On this week’s edition of The Cannon Cast we get into: A pathetic display in Detroit Sell for the future Roster movement Still better than the Buffalo Sabres Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Columbus Blue Jackets came off a surprisingly good week (I know, bad timing with last night’s loss) following their disappointing week. Jeckle-Hyde and so forth. A regular March Madness with this team. Following back-to-back surprising wins at the Carolina Hurricanes, the Blue Jackets came home to finish the four-game set with Carolina. On this week’s edition of The Cannon Cast we get into: Whether the Blue Jackets are sucking us back in? Mikhail Grigorenko and Alexandre Texier heading back and forth via Taxi Squad? Potential trade decisions? and much more! Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Columbus Blue Jackets come off a disappointing week which saw them pick up four of a possible eight points. It’s more disappointing once you consider where they are in the standings — four points behind the Chicago Blackhawks for the final playoff spot, four points above the Nashville Predators who are chasing Columbus. Some missed opportunities were left out on the ice. A tough loss against the Florida Panthers in game two of last week’s back-to-back was disappointing enough before Columbus dropped Sunday’s tilt in a shootout to the Stars. On this week’s edition of The Cannon Cast we get into: Blue Jackets don’t play Laine in overtime but learning from that? Blue Jackets trade Veini Vehvilainen to Maple Leafs for defenseman Mikko Lehtonen Columbus off until Thursday to face the Carolina Hurricanes Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week we were waiting for the Columbus Blue Jackets to shake their skid, which they did with a 4-1 win at home in front of fans against the Detroit Red Wings. Then they hit the road for Dallas, splitting two games, but coming home with an ugly 5-0 Saturday night loss. Now the Jackets are looking to feast on home-cooking as the Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars are each in town for two games apiece. On this week’s edition of The Cannon Cast we get into: Takeaways over the last week? Elvis Merzlikins is back but Patrik Laine might be injured? Play your centers at center! Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Columbus Blue Jackets have really hit the skids, dropping two more to the Predators in Nashville over the weekend and five-consecutive overall. Now they’ll face the Red Wings at home for a Tuesday night puck drop. Detroit is only four points behind Columbus as things are appearing dire as ever in CBJ land. We delve into all of this and more on this week’s edition of The Cannon Cast including: John Tortorella on the hot seat? Can’t ever win in Nashville Red Wings and Stars next Ending on positive notes Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You hear him on your FM dial every time the Columbus Blue Jackets hit the ice. Obviously, we're talking about the official radio voice of the Blue Jackets, play-by-play man Bob McElligott! Bob stopped by the podcast this week to provide his insight into the club as well as share stories about some of your favorite cast of characters. On this week's episode of The Cannon Cast, we delve into: Calling Blue Jackets games without fans Getting to know the real John Tortorella What's going on with the 2021 Blue Jackets Bob's favorite career highlights and so much more! Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Points are at a premium in a shortened hockey season and the Columbus Blue Jackets are doing what they can to stay in the thick of a crowded Central Division. After what feels like an all-too-familiar series split once again, this time with the Chicago Blackhawks, the Blue Jackets started the week with a rare one-game tilt at the Carolina Hurricanes (7-3 shellacking), before facing the Nashville Predators on Thursday and Saturday at home. In this edition of The Cannon Cast we talk about:  Patrik Laine benched after reportedly mouthing off to an assistant coach, is he long for CBJ? Thanks to guys like Laine, Jack Roslovic, and Cam Atkinson, the offense might be breaking out? Weird decision to use Nick Foligno in OT? Mikko Koivu retirement might give others more chances in the lineup Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming off a split against the Dallas Stars last week, the Columbus Blue Jackets kicked off the first of two games against the Carolina Hurricanes on Super Bowl Sunday, and Sunday’s 6-5 loss was shrouded in controversy. In this edition of The Cannon Cast we talk about:  Columbus against the world? Defensive play is supposed to be the identity — what gives? Injuries hitting Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic make good first impressions and much more! Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Columbus Blue Jackets come back home after a weekend split at the Chicago Blackhawks! They’ll face the Dallas Stars with games Tuesday and Thursday. Patrik Laine is also in Columbus and could be cleared to play as soon as Tuesday. In addition to clearing the travel hurdles and COVID protocols, Laine was skating at Nationwide Arena on Monday. In this edition of The Cannon Cast we talk about:  Patrik Laine's debut on tap next? Who comes out of the lineup for the star winger? Pierre-Luc Dubois’ mysterious exit not tied to the futures of Seth Jones, Zach Werenski? Cleveland Monsters Rachel’s onion ice cream Super Bowl predictions join the conversation at jacketscannon.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maybe the drama just needed to end for the seemingly black cloud over Columbus to be lifted. The drama of course referring to now-former Blue Jackets’ center Pierre-Luc Dubois being traded for star scorer Patrik Laine from the Jets. And if Saturday’s 5-2 win over the Lightning — the first in the post-PLD era — is any indication, there’s a reason that spirits might be high as the team appeared looser already. With Patrik Laine now aboard, as well as Columbus native Jack Roslovic, the Blue Jackets have a big week ahead with some other notable Jackets’ alumni coming back to town. In this edition of The Cannon Cast we talk about:  PLD forced Torts, Jarmo’s hand Aftermath of PLD — for Laine blockbuster Laine longterm? Blue Jackets face familiar foes with Panthers this week, Blackhawks over the weekend Monsters schedule and NWHL Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a rough start to the season against the Nashville Predators in Tennessee, the Blue Jackets finally hit the win column for the first time with a victory at the Detroit Red Wings on Martin Luther King Jr. Day! It was good seeing the offense maybe begin to hit their stride including goals from Pierre-Luc Dubois, Alexandre Texier, and Oliver Bjorkstrand. In this edition of The Cannon Cast we talk about:  Thoughts on the first three games between the Predators and Red Wings Pierre-Luc Dubois and team hitting their stride? Best friends University of Michigan teammates Zach Werenski and Dylan Larkin renew friendship Final thoughts Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the golden episode of The Cannon Cast, we have a TON to go over as the NHL season starts Wednesday! (Columbus Blue Jackets kick things off Thursday at the Nashville Predators)! In this edition of The Cannon Cast we talk about:  Covid protocols affecting Blue Jackets practice last weekend Oliver Bjorkstrand signs new extension The staff makes Central Division predictions Highlights of our favorite moments from the first 99 episodes Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As much as things change, some things are very much the same. With hockey season beginning anew, it should be a fun time to discuss the Blue Jackets and what’s ahead as training camp is underway! But instead we find ourselves discussing drama surrounding one of their players yet again. On this edition of The Cannon Cast we talk about:  Pierre-Luc Dubois contract extension (2-years, $10 million) Potential trade-request? How can Columbus compete, both in keep their stars, and in NHL marketing What we’re hoping to see from training camp Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hopefully you all had a great Christmas! As we embark on a new year — FINALLY — and with the season quickly approaching, we delve into a lot of the recent news and notes concerning the Blue Jackets and NHL. On this edition of The Cannon Cast we talk about:  NHL Covid protocols Blue Jackets schedule Michael Del Zotto’s reunion with Torts Blue Jackets New Year’s Resolutions Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the week of Christmas and perhaps the best present we could have received was the gift of hockey! As we talked about last week on The Cannon Cast, hockey is back and now everything is official, down to the exact look of the newly formed divisions. Which is especially unique given the Blue Jackets will match up against both the Lightning and Stars, both of last fall’s Stanley Cup combatants, in this year’s Central Division. On this edition of The Cannon Cast we talk about:  Hockey’s return on Jan. 13 and how the schedule might look? How return to play effects the AHL and how things might work for the Cleveland Monsters? Helmet ads for added revenue and much more! Be sure to join the conversation at jacketscannon.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the hours after recording our episode last week, and not having any NHL new to report, it was announced the NHL was going to come back this season as the league will begin the new season on Jan. 13. On this edition of The Cannon Cast we get into all things hockey and Blue Jackets including:  Blue Jackets back in the Central Division? How did Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre and Boone Jenner do in the ‘Greatest Name Bracket?’ Rachel talks about what she’s looking forward to Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Without Blue Jackets hockey, and very little actual hockey news to discuss, Pale Dragon and I decided to get creative and reminisce about some of the franchise’s notable players through the years. On this week’s episode of The Cannon Cast we also discuss: Our Jackets 20 series Kirill Marchenko lighting up the KHL Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre with the best name? Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week it was reported the Blue Jackets had ‘several’ players test positive for COVID-19. However, the latest reports were that symptoms for players were ‘mild’ and that the facility will reopen this week. So I guess that's good news right? Additionally, on this episode of The Cannon Cast, we discuss an array of the latest topics including: NHL return to play logistics Emil Bemström tears up Helsinki Join the convention at jacketscannon.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, so we were approached with an opportunity to interview newly acquired forward Max Domi to discuss his experiences living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and to get his thoughts about joining the Columbus Blue Jackets. Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that affects over a million Americans. It is most commonly diagnosed in children, and Domi was 12 years old when he was diagnosed. During his pro career, he has taken time to meet with kids with T1D, including Emilia, the daughter of Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen. Domi says he met her in Columbus a few years ago before a game. You can follow Max Domi on Instagram and Twitter @maxdomi and you can join the conversation at jacketscannon.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NHL officially unveiled the new ‘reverse retro’ sweaters for the upcoming 2020-21 season. Again, whenever that will be. For the first time, the Blue Jackets have a jersey featuring red as the primary color. On this episode of The Cannon Cast, we discuss our thoughts upon the full slate of new retros, and specifically the Blue Jackets': We go over some of our favorites across the league Discuss our favorite Blue Jackets jerseys over their franchise history Brandon Dubinsky and much more! Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices